Navy flares

I've really been into hats lately. No, SERIOUSLY into them. Probably because of the single digit temps in Atlanta and having no hair. I've come to love them as only my mom (the "hat lady") would (as seen here, here, and here). I'm loving this monochromatic navy look…with just a pop of color. 

Sweater: J. Crew (thrifted) (similar style here), Pants: The Limited (old, but similar here), Hat: Gifted from mom, Necklace: Old, from my collection (similar here as a watch), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Ring: Vintage, Club Monaco flagship store, Lips: MAC "Ruby Woo." 

Photos by Christina Jenkins

Layers

Layered up in a navy sweater dress, utility jacket, and a crisp white shirt.

Jacket: Forever 21 (another version here), Dress: Theory (past season), Shirt: Anne Fontaine (similar here), Tights: Express, Belt: (vintage) Etienne Aigner, Necklace: Anthropologie (no longer available, but how AMAZING is this alternative?), Ring: Stella & Dot (last seen here), Earrings: C. Wonder (last seen here), Watch: Michael Kors, Lips: MAC "Spirit"

Photos by Christina Jenkins

Vintage baubles

Sorry friends, I've been MIA for a minute (I still have to get used to being back at school). Until I can get caught up on the blog, I'll tide you over with a few of my favorite vintage baubles... New outfit posts soon!

Earrings and brooch: "borrowed" from mom.

"Cuff" earrings: trunk show find. 

Earrings and bracelet: "borrowed" from mom. (Don't worry, she knows.)

Brooch: Antique market find. 

Necklace: consignment store find.

Necklace: another one from mom. (It always reminds me of her when I wear it...)

Details...

I'm an admitted accessories junkie.  I'll wear one or two (or more) bracelets with every outfit, even if I'm just running errands. I pile on my brooches like nobody's business (see proof here).  I like to keep my accessories out in the open. I figure if I see them, I'll wear them. I needed an inexpensive way to display my bracelets and this hand towel rack that one of my besties was about to toss in her move came in handy.  I've had some of these pieces for nearly twenty years.  One of my most versatile necklaces, which doubles as a scarf, is also displayed (a gift from another good friend).  My two favorite pictures are here too, so I can see them everyday when I wake up.  

Some of my favorite bracelets on display. (Stella and Dot, Forever 21, Target, vintage)

Beaded necklace (gifted from my bestie), personal pictures of my family and my Michael Kors watch.

My go-to accessories (MK watch, Stella and Dot bracelet, vintage ring). Oversize clutch (Gap, gifted from my 17-month old nephew).

My growing brooch and pin collection, vintage cuff, and hot pink feather clips (to add a pop of color to any outfit).

Brooch collection (vintage).

Feelin' blue

Easily one of my favorite summer dresses. I love the bright blue. Easy, effortless, and a standout in the crowd.

Dress (H&M), Shoes (Calvin Klein), Necklace (custom, vintage), Sunnies (vintage, Guess), Watch (MK), Bracelets (Forever 21, Stella and Dot), Ring (vintage, Banana Republic), Earrings (Kate Spade, similar here)